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May 31, 2009, 2 e-mail

R. H. wrote:

Here is the list of dates for the final Metrolinx Open houses:

Final Open Houses

Metrolinx today announced the final round of open houses in the current Environmental Assessment.

The Schedule is:

Monday, June 8

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Weston Park Baptist Church

1871 Weston Road

Toronto, ON M9N 1V9

Tuesday, June 9

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Lithuanian House

1573 Bloor Street West

Toronto M6P 1A6

Wednesday, June 10

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Mount Dennis United Church

71 Guestville Avenue

Toronto, ON M6N 4N4

Tuesday June 16

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Fort York

Blue Barracks Room

100 Garrison Road

Toronto, ON M5V 3K9

Wednesday June 17

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn Select

Caledon Centre Ballroom

30 Peel Centre Drive

Brampton, ON L6T 4G3

Thursday June 18

3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn – Toronto Airport East

The Centennial Ballroom

600 Dixon Road

Toronto, ON M9W 1J1

We urge all of you to attend, to bring friends, neighbours and family, and to demand that this line be electrified from the outset.

From: Clean Train Coalition

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It’s been a busy few weeks! Here is a quick campaign update to keep you in the loop. Thank you for signing up to our mailing list and helping us prove that Clean Transit is Possible!

Third Round of Open Houses

Metrolinx has just announced its third round of Open Houses, which will be held between June 8 and June 18. Plan to visit the Open Houses and make your concerns known! And wait for further news about a campaign action opportunity at the upcoming sessions. Click here for more information on exact dates and locations: http://www.metrolinx.com/gsse/community/open_house.aspx

Electrification Study Announced – CTC to sit on Advisory Council

GO Transit will begin a study this summer on electrifying its entire train system. This is incredible news and a clear response to the immense public pressure we’ve all been able to mount in such a short time. The Terms of Reference for the study, and the study itself, will be overseen by an Advisory Committee, including a member of the Clean Train Coalition. Click here to learn more: http://http://www.thestar.com/article/640319

Of course, our fight isn’t over yet! We want to make sure that this study will really lead to electric transit, and that the Georgetown South Service Expansion and other residential corridors will be top priorities for implementation. As importantly, we want to make sure that there is no investment in diesel infrastructure until the study is complete.

Strachan Superbridge

Our friends in Liberty Village – and fans of sensible urban planning everywhere – scored a major victory as Metrolinx agreed to revise its previous plans for a "Super Bridge" over Strachan Avenue. A huge public outcry, supported by local City Councillors, made sure that Metrolinx adjusted its plans to consider the needs of the local neighbourhood. Click here for more: http://smsbsa.ca/

Release of The Better Move

The Clean Train Coalition held a press conference at Queen’s Park on May 27 to announce the release of the précis of The Better Move, an alternative vision for integrated rail transit in our region. To dowload a copy of the Better Move, visit http://www.cleantrain.ca/pressroom.php

Public Meeting, June 2 @ Fern School

This Tuesday, June 2, CTC is sponsoring an Information/Strategy meeting at Fern Avenue Public School (128 Fern Ave.), 7:00pm – 9:00pm. This meeting, arranged with the support of TDSB Trustee Irene Atkinson, will provide a fact-based overview of the negative effects of Metrolinx’ plans for rail expansion, and a forum for ideas on how best to apply political pressure on various levels of government to push for electrification of the Georgetown Corridor. Various local politicians, trustees and parent council reps are planning to attend.

Legal Fight

On the legal front, the CTC is focusing on three areas: We are examining the Environmental Assessment process which is being conducted by Metrolinx; we are talking to City Councillors about the very serious public health concerns arising from diesel trains, and; we are also dicussing the potential for a class-action lawsuit associated with the increased noise of diesel trains as well as the health impacts of exposure to diesel exhaust.

Next Steps: Fundraising, Lobbying, Getting the Word Out

Stay tuned for updates on fundraising activies. And if you haven’t yet sent a letter to the Premier and the key Ministers, download a copy at http://www.cleantrain.ca.

We’re now planning a campaign to get posters into your hands and around your neighbourhoods. Stay tuned for more. In the meanwhile, if you are aware of any community events that would make a great opportunity to get the word out – or if you can lend a hand sharing our message in your community – send a note to outreach@cleantransit.ca

Help get the word out - get your neighbours to sign up to http://www.cleantrain.ca


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